Put away that GPS, folks

Okay, class, let's start out with a couple questions today. Don't blurt out all the answers at once, just raise your hands...hehe

1. Who knows what a McDonald's looks like?
"all of you? Good!"
2. Who has ever been within a football field's distance of a McDonald's and not been able to spot it, even with nothing obstructing the view?
"no one? I wouldn't think so!"
3. Who would be so concerned about finding the exact center of the front door of the nearest Mcdonald's that they would count out the distance from where they are standing down to the centimeters?
"Anyone? Beuller?"

(then a small hand goes up in the back of the room)

"um...teacher, is it the Germans?"


THAT'S RIGHT!!!

Only the Germans would be thoughtful (neurotic, knit-picky, and dry-humored) enough to hold your hand through your final few steps to your local greasy burger joint.


Is this really necessary?




That's right....88.88 meters. (and, oh yeah, there's a giant clock too...in case you're running late)

Maybe it was directions to some secret, alley-only entrance McDonald's located in an obscure building on the other side of the tracks.

Hardly!



This is the main thoroughfare of Frankfurt's shopping district. But look how distacted all the people are! I bet none of them even noticed the TWO-STORY MCDONALD'S on the freakin' CORNER OF THESE TWO MAIN STREETS!!!!!
...that is, until they saw the 88.88m sign. Amazing!

Ah...Europe...silly Germans!

Have a good laugh, shake your heads in disbelief, mock it a little...whatever does it for you.
(I tried all three.)

Miss you all